Apartment Life

  You're already more adept than Marie Kondo at paring down your stuff. If you live in 250 square feet of space, you probably don't...

Moving into a new apartment can be an exhilarating (and frustrating) experience as you settle in. You need to get a feel for the...

In case you missed part one, I'm testing out natural house cleaning supplies to see what works and what doesn't. This time around I focused...

柴染 (also known as Fushizome in Japan) is a traditional Japanese color. Brushwood-dyed is the direct translation of the term.  Fushizome is the color of...

If you're considering renting an apartment, it's important to weigh the potential benefits and drawbacks before making a decision. Whether you're a student, a...

Hey, good news: the rising cost of renting a place is steadily slowing down. Why the change? According to this article, it's because of...

Do you still make resolutions on New Year's Day? Even though I know the chance of them sticking is very slim, the organized list-making side...

Decorating a rented home is never an easy task. Part of your budget goes to regular monthly rent payments and there are always a...

At Rentler we spend a lot of time reading about the rental industry and bookmarking products we've stumbled across that are genius for small...

One day as I was hunched over my tub, spraying heavy-duty bleach cleaner without a care in my small apartment bathroom that has no windows, the thought...

More families than ever are choosing to live in an apartment, even with children. Renting a place can give you flexibility, the opportunity to...

Renters insurance is a big help when your property is lost, broken or stolen. It’s also a big help when you accidentally damage your...